Gary Curmode Email & Phone Number

Safety-oriented and rescue-focused professional having more than 20 years of public and private safety experience in the planning, organizing and administration of all fire department operations. Possesses vast knowledge in administration, public relations, logistics, equipment management, budget management, and the enforcement of regulations, policies and procedures related to fire suppression, safety, investigation, prevention, security, hazardous material response, rescue, training and emergency services. Part of management team for 2 consolidations in Colorado in 2018-2019. *First chair of the South-Central Region, KS for Homeland Security of 19 counties. Had top security clearance to sit on Emergency Management Preparedness Panel at the White House, September 2016. Also, top security clearance to lead an accreditation team at NORAD/Air Force Station, Colorado Springs, CO for accreditation of their fire department. Reviewed 20 DoD departments for accreditation, total of 42 departments. Team leader for accreditation at Qatargas, Qatar—first industrial fire department to acquire accreditation in the world. Had clearance to sit on EOC (Emergency Operating Center) at McConnell Air Force Base, KS. Received Executive Leaders' appointment/honorarium to attend The Center for Homeland Security and Terrorism, Naval Post Graduate School, CoHort 1301, Monterey, CA (2013-2014).